1981 Topps Dave Righetti Rookie #367
Dave Righetti · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Dave Righetti
Set
1981 Topps Baseball
Year
1981
Card #
#367
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - The centering shows a slight heavy top-left bias, corners are relatively square with minor softening visible upon close inspection, edges look clean with minimal chipping, and the surface displays typical gloss for the era with no major scratches.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Stable collector base among New York Yankees fans and vintage set builders, but generally modest market liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Topps Dave Righetti cards typically range from $1.00 to $3.00 depending on condition. Graded PSA 6 examples generally sell in the $10-$15 range.
Description
Up for consideration is a classic 1981 Topps baseball card featuring New York Yankees pitcher Dave Righetti in his rookie year. The card features a sharp color portrait of Righetti with a facsimile autograph across his chest, Yankees pinstripe jersey, and iconic team logo cap. The bottom border displays the team name and player position in the classic 1981 Topps colored banner design.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Dave Righetti, 1981 Rookie of the Year and All-Star pitcher who later threw a famous no-hitter and became a premier closer for the New York Yankees.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock, print registration, and back details match genuine 1981 Topps production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top to bottom and left to right within normal tolerances for 1981 Topps factory cutting. Minor corner wear consistent with a mid-grade vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for maximum exposure to vintage set builders.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless part of a larger bulk submission. Sell raw as part of a lot or individually using standard protective sleeves and top loaders sent via a rigid mailer.